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Vintage Victorian Revival 5ft Burr Walnut Pedestal Desk 20th Century

$2,525.84
£1,850
€2,176.23
CA$3,517.11
A$3,778.94
CHF 2,027.39
MX$44,520.27

About the Item

This is an exquisite vintage burr walnut pedestal desk dating from the second half of the 20th Century. This desk has been accomplished in  the Victorian manner and was beautifully made by a craftsman from burr walnut. The top is inset with a superb inset gold tooled leather writing surface and the brass drop handles are typical of the period and add elegance to this sumptuous item. The desk features three drawers in the frieze with a drawer above a double depth filing drawer in one pedestal, and three drawers in the other. Condition: In excellent condition having only been beautifully cleaned and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 79 cm x Width 155 cm x Depth 90.5 cm Height 61 cm x Width 70 cm  - Knee hole Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 5 feet, 1 inch x Depth 3 feet Height 2 foot x Width 2 foot, 4 inches - Knee hole Burr Walnut refers to the swirling figure present in nearly all walnut when cut and polished, and especially in the wood taken from the base of the tree where it joins the roots. However the true burr is a rare growth on the tree where hundreds of tiny branches have started to grow. Burr walnut produces some of the most complex and beautiful figuring you can find. Our reference: A4782
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.11 in (79 cm)Width: 61.03 in (155 cm)Depth: 35.63 in (90.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A47821stDibs: LU950647557292

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